Chapter 136 — Writing The Scholarship Exam

Enjoying the myriad of expressions that flirted across her face lasted only a few seconds before he became impatient. Having made his point clear, he pushed her to the bed.

Her gown was extremely flimsy and he was just about to shred the thing when she stopped him again, her voice carrying a distinct tremble this time. "Tinghua ge, do-don't."

Without moving from his position, he gave her a long look. Then feeling frustrated, he got up abruptly. "I don't have the habit of forcing myself on women. If you really don't want to, just say so, instead of coming up with different excuses."

What a joke. The women that would jump at an invitation from him could line up for miles. Why would he need to force a girl who was playing hard to get?

She straightened up and arranged her clothes. "I'm sorry Tinghua ge, I just want our first time to be special."

Ha! Gao Tinghua sneered in his mind. Her choice of words was really fascinating, but he wasn't interested in ripping her fake persona apart just yet. He could do that at anytime.

Suddenly losing all interest, he said, "Suit yourself, I'm leaving then. Do you want to stay?"

"Already? But aren't we supposed to spend time together?" She blurted out. It had barely been fifteen minutes since they got here.

Gao Tinghua barely spared her a glance. "We have talked about everything we need to, haven't we? And you've also stated your reluctance clearly. What else?"

She was speechless. Should she have agreed then? This was a once in a lifetime opportunity after all.

While she was still hesitating, Gao Tinghua took his jacket and left, his next destination a famous nightclub.

Since his first choice failed, there would always be a second option.

Han Jingse came out of her thoughts only to realize she was alone. She flung the pillows and bedsheets on the bed off in anger.

"This hedonistic son!" The way she gritted her teeth on that phrase made it sound like a cussword instead.

Well, at least she had achieved her main goal. She called her mother excitedly to tell her what he said.

The earlier they started planning the wedding, the better. She had to have power on her side before the chaos began.

That illegitimate cousin of hers looked calm and gentle, but she was not fooled. She was sure he was a tiger in disguise. The Han family never gave birth to lambs. He was most likely pretending and biding his time, waiting for the perfect opportunity to strike.

She didn't want to be caught off guard. The second house had to be prepared. She obviously could not count on her parents, so she had to plan for herself.

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The weather on Friday morning was a strange one. It started out very sunny with bright skies, but before long dark clouds had gathered overhead, casting a gloomy tone over the city.

Even the weather forecast had not predicted such an extreme weather change, but City M was always like that. One moment it was hot and bright, only to become cool and dark the next.

Today was Anping First Middle School's scholarship exam. At first glance, it looked exactly the way it did the last time Han Yichen was there. The only subtle difference was that there were quite a few students around, most likely the exam candidates.

The exam was to begin at 10, but the students had to be present and seated by 9:50. Anyone who had not come by that time was automatically disqualified.

Pei Yueran drove into the school compound at 9. She dropped him off after telling him that she would wait at the parking lot. The exam was for only two hours, so she decided she would wait for him to finish before leaving together. She had already asked for half a day's leave at work for this purpose.

"Don't be anxious alright? Just do your best. Scholarship or not, you're already an excellent young man with an amazing personality to boot. Just make sure you cross check your answers before submitting okay? And try to answer every question, don't leave any blank okay? And are you sure you packed extra pencils?" She urged.

"Mom, are you anxious?"

He was just asking casually however. He already knew the answer.

His mother only babbled like this when she was nervous.

Pei Yueran paused. "I guess I am. Aren't you?"

Looking at his perpetually calm and indifferent expression, she knew he wasn't.

Okay, this was a classic case of "the emperor didn't care, but the eunuch worried until his hair turned white."

"Fine, I'm glad you are not. Don't bother about me, I'll be fine." She gave him a quick hug and smiled as she watched him walk away, in the direction of the exam hall.

She was usually calm and steady, but when it came to her son, she easily became panicky.

She really didn't want him to feel pressured in any way. As far as she was concerned, he was the best in her heart. Even if he didn't do well this time, it didn't change the facts. Anyway, it wasn't like she couldn't afford to pay the full fees.

The post of Special Assistant to the Chairman was a high paying one.

As if he heard her, the said Chairman sent a text over. "Have you gotten to the school?"

"Yes. Xiao Chen has gone in already."

"Don't worry, he'll definitely do well."

"Thank you Chuan. How is Yuchen? What is he up to?"

"Guess."

Pei Yueran wondered. What could he be doing this time? "I'm not sure, playing?"

"He's pacing up and down my study."

"Really? Why?"

"He said he's trying to reduce his anxiety. According to him, he's feeling more nervous than the actual test taker."

Pei Yueran laughed. "We're in the same boat then. I feel very nervous myself."

"I can imagine. It's definitely nerve-wracking. But I'm sure he will do well. He's obviously an intelligent one. Besides, it doesn't even matter if he doesn't. Our sons do not need scholarships to study anyway."

His matter of fact tone made Pei Yueran smile. He had been using the term "our sons" lately. "Tell me something, Mr CEO." Pei Yueran teased.

She couldn't see it, but Li Chuanmo crossed his legs and smiled, ignoring Gong Anwei who was still waiting for him to sign a document.

"Of course. You might not know this, but your husband to be is very powerful."

Gong Anwei didn't mean to, but he was so shocked that he coughed involuntarily. This, this was still Chairman Li? The cold, serious boss of his? The one that announced just a few months ago that he didn't believe in love?

Ha!

But the main point was that he had just heard some top-secret news! Husband to be? They were really getting married soon?

His cough brought Li Chuanmo's eyes to his face. His expression seemed to say, "What are you doing here?"

Gong Anwei: "..."

It was over. Would he be silenced to keep this secret safe?

He shook his head. What was he even thinking about? He then bowed and mouthed, "I will come back sir." before leaving in a hurry.

Pei Yueran was still talking, "Thank you Chuan."